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Go behind the scenes of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' at the University of Minnesota

Go behind the scenes with YourClassical MPR as we explore the University of Minnesota's production of Dream of the Red Chamber with . The show runs Nov. 21-24 at Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. Presented in collaboration with the Chinese Heritage Foundation of Minnesota, the production features the world premiere of the chamber orchestra version of the opera, which was composed by Bright Sheng to a text co-written with David Henry Hwang.

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Watch the video above to go behind the scenes with the performers and crew members. And watch below for a backstage tour with costume designer Kim Griffin.

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Members of the cast also dropped by YourClassical MPR’s studios recently and shared some music from the opera. Listen now.

Dream of the Red Chamber: Act 1, Scene 2 - Aria

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Dream of the Red Chamber: Act 1, Scene 2 - Aria

Dream of the Red Chamber: Act 1, Scene 2 - Duet

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Dream of the Red Chamber: Act 1, Scene 2 - Duet

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